Memorials & monuments · East of England
Polstead War Memorial at St Marys Church
Polstead War Memorial at St Marys Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Polstead War Memorial at St Marys Church is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1389369). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details 966/0/10036 21-AUG-01 POLSTEAD War Memorial at St Mary's Church GV II War Memorial. 1920. By AA Hunt and CL Coates of Bury St Edmunds. Clipsham ashlar. The memorial is in the form of a 16 foot high cenotaph on a stepped base. The main block, above which the smaller blocks diminish in size, has the names of the Fallen in both World Wars on the side facing the Church of St Mary (qv) and a carved roundel in relief of St George and the Dragon on the side facing the fields. Inscription and dates on the ends. An imposing and well-designed memorial forming a group with the Church of St. Mary. Listing NGR: TL9894438048 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 13 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 488028 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Polstead War Memorial is located at St Mary's Church in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its significance lies in its design and the historical context of its dedication.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0052, 0.8971
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Polstead
- Postcode
- CO6 5AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26668808 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polstead War Memorial at St Marys Church?
- Polstead War Memorial at St Marys Church is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO6 5AA), in the parish of Polstead.
- Is Polstead War Memorial at St Marys Church a listed building?
- Polstead War Memorial at St Marys Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Polstead War Memorial at St Marys Church free to visit?
- Yes, Polstead War Memorial at St Marys Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Polstead War Memorial at St Marys Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CO6 5AA. It sits within the South Suffolk parliamentary constituency.